Bait

The neon lights of the banquet hall made Chen Yuan's shadow old and narrow.

Like an old-fashioned film that was forgotten in the corner, it got stuck in the long night of fascination.

Chen Yuan is a very special man.

The more rusty and mottled it is, the more deeply sexy it is.

Shen Zhen stared at his burgundy suit, "You suit red, you look good."

He smirked, "Really."

Shen Zhen squatted down and tied the straps of his high heels, "Yes."

"Don't you look old?"

She acted nonchalantly, "You are younger than third uncle, he is the youngest."

Chen Yuan smiled, "Dig a hole for me?"

"Third uncle is old, you may be old too, third uncle is not old, you are even less old." Shen Zhen adjusted the skirt, straightened her waist, crossed her hands, put them on her abdomen, and bowed at 45 degrees, "Hu Yuanyuan said that I am like a real estate intermediary."

He couldn't help looking at her with a smile, "Well, it's kind of like it."

She stretched out her arms and looked left and right, "What does it look like?"

"Anywhere."

Shen Zhen raised his chin, "Even if I'm an agent, I'm still an ace agent, Miss Lou Wang."

Chen Yuan leaned against a carved white marble pillar, lit a cigarette, "You're wearing a ring now."

She froze for a moment, curling her middle finger to cover the diamond ring.

"From the second brother?"

Shen Zhen didn't respond.

He laughed, and retracted the darkness of his brows, "I took the one you put in the drawer of the old house."

Liang Zewen was talking with a group of bosses in the center of the banquet hall, and looked over from time to time.

The secretary shuttled through the resplendent corridor and stopped behind him, "Assistant Xue means, it is better to hit the sun than choose another day."

Liang Zewen had concerns, "Tonight? Are you being too reckless?"

"Assistant Xue is inconvenient to move, and I entrust you to contact the second in command of the Chang'an District Bureau to meet with Miss Qiao." The secretary paused, "Director Liang, Mr. Chen has not been contaminated by the muddy water so far, but Mr. Chen has not yet escaped inside. Where are we going?" a ship?"

"Do you have a hunch that betting on Chen Da has a high chance of winning?"

The secretary responded, "Chen Er must make a comeback, and Chen Da only needs to hold on. Turning over from a desperate situation is more difficult than standing firmly against the wind."

"No." Liang Zewen dangled the goblet, his sharp triangular eyes flashed and reflected on the cup, "I'll bet on Chen Er in this round."

The secretary disapproved of him abandoning Chen Da's ship, "Even Chen Zheng was investigated. It's obvious that they are throwing the pot between father and son. Chen Zheng's old fox is full of tricks, can Chen Er turn over?"

Liang Zewen drank it down in one gulp, and put down the empty cup, "I bet that Chen Er's strategy will turn around."

At the entrance of the lobby, Shen Zhen said goodbye to Chen Yuan after answering a phone call.

When they passed each other, he grabbed her hand without warning, the lamp burned him hot, his skin, muscles, and his clothes seemed to be burning with raging flames.

"I didn't play tricks on you, Shen Zhen."

She deliberately pretended to be relaxed and easy, and she was defeated in an instant.

Chen Yuan pursed his lips, "I have been sincere from the beginning to the end."

Shen Zhen turned her back to him, and after a while, she turned sideways, "I never treated me like you."

"Han Run came back very suddenly, and I was caught off guard." Chen Yuan's eyes filled with thrilling waves, "I didn't expect her—"

"Alive?" Shen Zhen interrupted with a smile, "It's been hard for you to let go of it for so many years. When she came back, didn't you get what you wished for?"

"Originally." He exerted force unconsciously, causing her wrist to turn red. "I should be happy."

His voice was hoarse, like a dull string, with a heart-rending sound.

"You should be happy, so be happy to accept it. Chen Yuan, you didn't apologize to me, you didn't play tricks on me, even if it was only a little bit, God's will tricks people, it's a thousand miles away."

God's will tricks people.

He wrapped her tighter and tighter until she pulled away.

Chen Yuan looked at the empty hand, powerlessly hanging down.

At that time, Yang Ji was standing on the roof of the restaurant and playing a video. In the video, a five or six-year-old boy ran out of Building 2 of Lingyuan International and shouted excitedly to his mother. The woman bent down to stop him from shouting, "Longlong, mother Work, I can't accompany you for the time being, you have to listen to Uncle Xue Yan."

The boy blinked ignorantly, "Then I miss my mother."

The woman stroked his head, "Do you miss my sister?"

The boy nodded, "I want to Yang Yang."

"If Longlong wants to see his sister, don't disturb mom, mom will take you home with her soon."

In the video, the woman only has a back view from the beginning to the end, her hair is pulled down in a low bun, she is delicate and thin, especially the goose yellow knitted skirt on her body, which is exactly the same as it is now.

It is an indisputable fact.

"The camera at the intersection of the community was facing Ms. Qiao and the young master. I spent a lot of time to get the video from the traffic brigade." Yang Ji turned off the player and opened the photo album. It was the marriage registration form of her and Qi Shang in London, showing the age At 26, she was missing for the third year.

Qiao Hanrun was distracted, "You know everything——"

Yang Ji looked at her, "I just found out."

She grabbed Yang Ji's arm, "Secretary Yang, I didn't deliberately hide from Chen Yuan! I have reasons."

"You have had an old relationship with the eldest son, and you know his temperament clearly." Yang Ji brushed her away without showing a trace, "Men in the Chen family hate cheating the most, and cheating them will not end well."

She covered her face, shrugged her shoulders, and sobbed intermittently, "I can't..."

Yang Ji sensed something was wrong, "Did someone force you, order you?"

"No!" Qiao Hanrun denied excitedly, "I don't love Qi Shang, but he is kind to me. I survived the most embarrassing nine years by relying on him."

"Mr. Qi Shang is a salesman of Merck Investment Bank in London?"

She buried it in her palm, sobbing helplessly, "Yes."

Before Chen Chongzhou took her back to China, he arranged everything in London, and Qi Shang's resume and domestic details were forged to be impeccable.

Qiao Hanrun was once amazed that Chen's second child, who was weak in the family, had the ability to steal the world.

It took nine years to hide the truth.

When she was with Chen Yuan, she saw with her own eyes his competition and desire for fame and fortune. He was a very qualified eldest son. Under the almost strict training of his biological mother, the desire to win and lose, and the desire for power were branded into his bones and blood.

As for Chen Chongzhou, it seems that he is not worried about the wealth of Fucheng Group and the Chen family.

He practiced art and medicine, and stayed away from the vortex of shopping malls. Qi Shang said in private that he was resigned to wait for the opportunity.

Only Qiao Hanrun felt that his free and easy style was not fake.

Chen Chongzhou didn't care about those superficial things at all. His best time was not to compete with Chen Yuan.

How can you care about winning or losing if you don't fight when it's time to fight.

What he minds may be unknown and involuntary.

Qiao Hanrun recovered and begged Yang Ji, "Secretary Yang, can you keep it a secret for me?"

Yang Ji didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I'm the eldest son's secretary. To me, you are an outsider. To help outsiders hide the truth about the boss, Miss Qiao thinks it's possible?"

"I just miss Chen Yuan too much when I go back to China. I have no malicious intentions." She wiped away her tears, "Why do you destroy me and break his heart? He is your master, and his happiness, anger, sorrow and joy are your task." , not the truth that troubled him."

Yang Ji was startled, and remained silent for a long time.

The investigation of Qiao Hanrun was indeed ordered by Chen Yuan, but the result of the investigation may not be something he can bear.

She was momentarily caught in a dilemma.

Qiao Hanrun noticed her wavering, "Secretary Yang, I will find an opportunity to confess myself, let Chen Yuan calm down first, and don't pour a basin of cold water on him at the moment of joy when he lost and regained."

Yang Ji took a deep breath, "Within a week, regarding your situation, I will delay it in front of the eldest son. No matter how long it takes, I'm sorry I can't do anything."

***

On the other end, Zhang Li came out of the study and bumped into Jiang Rong.

She listened to his call the whole time, waiting.

"Who did you contact?"

Zhang Li hung up, "The leader of the inspection team."

Jiang Rong retreated in fear, "Sure enough, you reported him."

Zhang Li was neither humble nor overbearing, "It's me, madam."

"Why?" She couldn't believe it. "Chen Zheng treats you well. He suspects his own son, but he never suspected you!"

He smiled, "For you."

Jiang Rong was motionless and froze.

"Chen Zhengyi won't fall, how can I get my wife?" Zhang Li approached step by step until her back was against the mast, and there was no way to retreat. "He Pengkun's driver told me when the hunger strike forced He Pengkun to take action. There is a high probability that the second son will not be given up, so who will protect the eldest son? If no one protects him, he will be Chen Zheng's scapegoat. I topple Chen Zheng for the sake of the eldest son."

"But..." Jiang Rong trembled all over, "Chen Zheng collapsed, will the Chen family be safe?"

"There will be no problems with the Chen family if the eldest son inherits the family business. The board of directors has always agreed with him. Even if they don't agree, is there any legitimate heir besides the eldest son?" Zhang Li put his arms around her, "Jiang Rong, 20 Years ago, Chen Zheng and Jiang Jianguo were jealous of Peiyu and caused a lot of trouble. Does he care about your feelings? You have been loyal to him all your life, and he only has that woman in his heart. Is it fair?"

Jiang Rong blocked her ears, "Stop talking."

Zhang Li held the back of her hand and opened it abruptly, "You have endured all your life in the old house. You have suffered at this age. You have won the second room and supported Chen Yuan. Don't you live for yourself?" He dragged her forcefully. , dragged to the mirror in the bathroom, "Look at yourself, money, status, status, they are cold, can they fill the emptiness in your heart? Jiang Rong, have you ever had complete happiness? Have you ever enjoyed the true love of a man wholeheartedly?" ?"

Like a rumbling thunder, her body collapsed inch by inch, she became limp, and finally collapsed on the sink.

Zhang Li took the opportunity to support her and held her in his arms, "Expose Chen Zheng's crimes, you are his first wife, your testimony is convincing in one blow."

Jiang Rong trembled more and more, "And then."

He put his lips next to her ear, "Your son has successfully ascended to power, you are free, and you are free from the cage that makes you lonely and depressed. I will take you out of this city, and I will make up for all the feelings you lack and long for."

"Zhang Li." She suddenly became calm, "Do you have any other plans?"

"for example."

Jiang Rong slowly raised her head and looked directly at him, "For example, Fucheng's shares and the Chen family's property, you are as rebellious as Xiao Hui."

"Do you doubt me?" Zhang Li let go of her, "I silently guarded you, never married, and devoted myself to assisting your son and finding a way out for him. What is my attitude towards the second house in the old house these years, the second son approached to buy me, I never paid attention to him, you clearly saw it in your eyes."

He made an absurd grin, "In the end, you want to spoil and insult me ​​so much?"

"Zhang Li—" She hurried forward and grabbed him.

At this time, Sister Fen came from the West Courtyard. She was shocked when she saw this scene, and lowered her head tremblingly, "Ma'am."

Jiang Rong withdrew her hand, pretending to be calm, "Are you okay?"

"Mr. was detained in the Audit Bureau, and Fucheng was also suspended for rectification."

She frowned, "Seized?"

Sister Fen looked solemn, "There is no seal at the moment, and the situation is not optimistic. It is estimated that it will be exposed in the industry tomorrow. The board of directors received the news in advance and kept calling the landline in the study. I unplugged the phone line."

"Pull it out." Jiang Rong waved, "Go down first."

Sister Fen peeked at them, but said nothing.

Zhang Li turned around, "I'll pack my luggage."

"What are you packing for?"

He hurriedly said, "Go back to my hometown."

"I didn't doubt you." Her slightly choked voice came from behind, "I believe in you."

Zhang Li stopped, with a treacherous smile on the corner of his mouth.

In Jiang Rong's world, Chen Zheng's indifference and Chen Yuan's estrangement, she lives in an extremely sad predicament, being swallowed by the tide from all directions, she suffocates herself and is also suffocating.

Once there is a ray of light that guides her to escape from suffocation, she will desperately grab it, even if it is her fault.

She is different from He Peiyu, who is immersed in the crazy obsession of men, while Jiang Rong is closed and lonely.

Jiang Rong not only hated it, but also tried to attract attention unscrupulously like He Peiyu, arousing Chen Zheng's sense of conquest and possessiveness as a lion. She was looking forward to a man who had nothing to do with the power and value of the Jiang family, who would give her pure and passionate affection, full of eyes. All her.

She has been looking forward to it for 40 years, and she has also been lonely for 40 years.

The appearance of Zhang Li releases her deepest depression, her hopelessness.

"Don't worry." He took her hand again, "As long as Chen Zheng pleads guilty, the inspection team will clean up Fucheng, and the company's body will still be there. With the ability of the eldest son, it will be easy to preserve the Chen family's illustrious wealth."

Jiang Rong broke her mind, "When will it be?"

Zhang Li clasped her hands on his chest, "The night is long and dreamy, He Peiyu must do everything possible to get the second son out, you have to be ahead of her, otherwise the eldest son may not be safe."

"I'll go to the Audit Office right away."

Jiang Rong bypassed Zhang Li and was going to the west courtyard, passing the escalator, but suddenly froze.

Beside the screen, stood a tall and straight man.

Against the warm yellow light from the eaves of the corridor, I watched silently.

Looking at each other, the man loosened his shirt collar, "Brother has an accident, I came back specially."

Jiang Rong panicked and stammered, "Your elder brother is not at home, have you had dinner yet?"

Chen Ling tore off his tie in an orderly manner, "I used it in the provincial department."

He glanced at Zhang Li, stopped talking, and walked straight into the guest room.

Gu Yunzhi followed and locked the door, "Madam and Zhang Li..."

"It has nothing to do with us." He looked indifferent and began to take off his uniform.

"But it's about my lord..."

While changing her home clothes, Chen Ling tilted her head and stared at the closed door, "The Chen family's private affairs, the elder brother and the second elder brother have excluded me since childhood, there is no need to intervene."

In 76, Mr. Chen offended the bully of Taipei, and his three-year-old daughter, Chen Wei, was retaliated against. The two sons boarded the train going north, and they were separated for half a year.

Mrs. Chen was living in a rural village suffering from hunger and cold. An educated youth surnamed Dong rescued her and blocked the siege of local snakes regardless of her safety. In order to repay her kindness, she had Chen Ling.

She never thought that she would return to the Chen family one day.

It's a pity that the educated youth contracted an emergency, and begged Mrs. Chen on his deathbed, thinking of his kindness, to leave this posthumous son and blood for the Dong family.

Later, after going round and round, Mrs. Chen was taken back to the old house, and the reason why Mr. Chen recognized Chen Ling was also because he felt ashamed of his wife.At the beginning, Chen Wei could have survived, and his family could live in peace. It was his ambition, aiming at the business opportunities in Taipei, trying to get a piece of the pie from the local snake, which annoyed the other party, caused disaster, and almost humiliated his wife. .

Based on this, Mrs. Chen was lucky to have her life back.

The past, with the death of the educated youth, is like a passing cloud.

Chen Ling heard gossip from his servants since he was a child, so he knew more or less about his own life experience. Although he was alienated from Chen Zheng and Chen Zhiyun, he still respected them.After all, he is the brother of the same mother, but the man of the Chen family is treacherous, he is an ancestral property, and guards against him in every possible way. As time goes by, he rarely returns home, and he has been born and died in the front line, making himself famous.

Right now, the Chen family is in dire straits.

Not to avoid suspicion, he couldn't intervene.

For one thing, he doesn't know about Fucheng's inside story, and now they are biting each other, and if he comes forward to deal with them, if someone is wronged, his reputation will be damaged.Second, whether it is Chen Zheng or Chen Chongzhou, they have always been wary of him, but they are jealous, and in the scuffle, they will inevitably be implicated for no reason.